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Sharon P.

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...

Tiffany S. says "We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and...

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...

Leke A. says "Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older...

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Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
Respite care
visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...

Nick C. says "Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed...

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Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.

Care Member says "Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"

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Caring Compassionate Professional

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities I can help with bathing grooming meal preparation , laundry as well as companionship, light household duties.
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Washington, DC

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have 3 years of experience nannying and 1 year of intense experience in special needs care. I am available to help with most daily needs. I have worked with kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for the past year.
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I'm A Loving And Caring Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
dementia
+ 1 more
I have years of experiences in assisting elderly in their activities of daily living as well as in special needs and childcare. I've always been passionate in helping others.
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I am Cristina! Since I was very young, I've always had a love and passion for music, theatre and children. Being daughter of a Special Needs teacher, I have always been surrounded by children. By 15, I was already working in summer camps, late tutoring and volunteering in Special Needs Education programs. I've always had a...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Morgan! I'm currently studying at Howard University to be a music therapist. I have experience working with special needs children in my practicum and really enjoy working with and being around children! I love how curious and playful they can be and it's really special to me being a part of their development. I am...
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After School Sitter, Weekends, & Tutor

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have babysat for special needs kids, for babies, for middle schoolers and kids of all needs! I have brought them to their practices and obligations and to school. I also train dogs to be guiding eye dogs, so I am super comfortable with pets. I am currently a data scientist. I have an MSA in Analytics. I have experience...
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Fairfax, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have worked with both adults and kids with special needs for three years now, I have worked in both in-home settings and group home settings, and I have also worked as a behavior technician in a school setting and home-based based. I find pleasure in adding meaning to the lives of others, I am a sympathetic person and also...
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
dementia
I have been a personal care attendant for children and adults with special needs for the past 8 years! Prior experiences involved medication management, behavior management, taking clients to doctor's appointments, supervising clients at family events, and finding stimulating experiences to keep clients entertained and get them...
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Creative And Entertaining Child Care Provider

Falls Church, VA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 7 years of experience caring for children ranging in age from newborn to 13. As well special needs children and multiple child families. I am creative, responsible, have a unique understanding of the inner workings of a child's mind, and I'm fun! My life experiences allowed me to work with athletes at the Special...
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Rockville, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm currently a stay at home mom and photographer, but I'm actually graduated in psychology and used to work with children development and therapy for kids with special needs. I've been working with kids for over 10 years now, from volunteer works to formal jobs. My last experiences were as an Au pair and latter on as a nanny to...
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Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I have many years of childcare experience for families big and small! I love caring for children of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked with children with special needs for 3 years. I am excited to help you out!
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28 Year Old Childcare Worker

Reston, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 28-year-old dental assistant with two years experience nannying and about 10 + years experience babysitting and a lifetime of experience with animals as well! I have experience with special needs children, multiple age groups, and infants. I am a soccer player therefore I love the outdoors and I enjoy coming up...
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Years Of Childcare Experience : 10

Washington, DC

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I was born in Cameroon and raised in France. My name is Emily I am outgoing, passionate, creative, caring, communicative, compassionate, honest, energetic, loving, trustworthy, patient, have great work ethic, and I love people (especially kids) ! I have lots of experience with kids, family, friends, I have worked with...
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Alexandria, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Caring for children is my passion. I have 10 years of experience, from babysitting and children recreation . I'm patient, creative, and love bringing music, games, and outdoor play into children's routines. I have experience with special needs, including Autism. I speak English and a little bit of Spanish, hold First Aid/CPR...
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CHILD CARE ASSISTANT | BABYSITTER I NANNY

Potomac, MD

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Compassionate and dependable Child Care Assistant, Babysitter, and Inclusion Staff member with experience supporting children of varying ages, abilities, and developmental needs. Skilled in child safety, engaging activity planning, special needs support, and positive behavior guidance. Committed to creating a safe, nurturing,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of July 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in McLean, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in McLean, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sharon P.

We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4...

- Tiffany S.

Ashai N.

I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during...

- Andria A.

Vian A.

Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning...

- Leke A.

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